Doy (en. Give)

/doi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To deliver something to someone.
Today I give a gift to my friend.
Hoy doy un regalo a mi amigo.
To provide or supply something.
I always give my best at work.
Siempre doy lo mejor de mí en el trabajo.
To offer something voluntarily.
If you want, I can lend a hand with the event organization.
Si quieres, doy una mano con la organización del evento.

Etymology

From the Latin 'dare', meaning 'to give'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I give thanks
To express gratitude.
doy gracias
I give my best
To push myself to the maximum.
doy lo mejor de mí
I stand up for myself
To defend or support someone in a difficult situation.
doy la cara

Related Words

to give
Verb that means to deliver something.
dar
gift
Something given to someone without expecting anything in return.
regalo
to donate
To deliver something to a charitable cause.
donar

Slang Meanings

I give as a synonym for spending or using something.
At the party, I give a lot of drinks.
En la fiesta, doy un montón de bebida.
Using 'give' as a way to express that information is being provided.
I give you the gossip of the week.
Te doy el chisme de la semana.